The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO Thanksgiving Extravaganza feat. Andrew & the Pretty Punchers/Levi Weaver/Joshua Conway & Joana Taylor-Tonight @ Oregon Express

...since everyone's in town for the big Thanksgiving feat tomorrow, we've got a big party for you all tonight. Come on down to the Oregon Express to check out Andrew & the Pretty Punchers, multi-instrumentalist Levi Weaver (Nashville; pictured), and a homecoming for Joshua Conway, who will be performing tonight with Joanna Taylor (The American Static/Joe Anderl). Oh, did we mention it's FREE?!? Music starts around 9, so come on out early. We'll see you there...

Romance of the Young Tigers/Ghastly City Sleep/Lungs-Tonight @ Dayton Dirt Collective

...we know it's Monday, but here's a great early show at the Dayton Dirt Collective that is sure to be an experience. You've got the post-everything Romance of the Young Tigers, the haunting Ghastly City Sleep (Brooklyn), and the savage up-and-comers, Lungs [highly recommended]. Things get rolling around 7, so you can still be home in time to make it to work tomorrow, if that's what you need to do...

Queen City Invasion

...that's right kids! You've got two great Cincinnati bands in town tonight with some of our great local flavor, so head on out...


...over at Blind Bob's, you've got a few great local talents that don't make too many appearances: XL427 and Kris N. are both getting ready to release new albums on local label Poptek Records and are hitting the stage tonight. Also along for the ride are Towhee and The Lions Rampant (from Cincy)...


...over at the Oregon Express there's a great bill of rock n' roll tonight. Hosting this evening is one of our faves, The Northwest Ordinance. These guys are bringing in some great out of town talent in White Girls (Cincinnati) and Hans Condor (Nashville). Wanna see something different? Here's yr chance...

The Sailing/Russian Tombstones/The Audible Influence-Tonight @ Canal Street Tavern

...head on down to Canal Street Tavern tonight to catch one of Dayton's finest. Epic-rockers The Sailing headline a bill which includes Russian Tombstones (Morgantown, WV) and 2007 Dayton Band Play-Offs Champs, The Audible Influence. See you there...

Squids Eye Records Presents: Astro Fang/Dead By Wednesday/Ceschi Ramos/Complete/Cry Baby Genius-Tonight @ Pearl

...you've got an exciting and potentially history-making show tonight at Pearl. Squids Eye Records is serving some of their finest, some of their friends, and, well, someone they just met. Headlining will be the incomparable Astro Fang, who will be celebrating the release of leader Brian Baker's new album from Grizzzzy Bear. Along for the ride are Dead By Wednesday (who are also celebrating a CD release), Ceschi Ramos, Cry Baby Genius, and up from Texas, Complete. This is one you can't afford to miss...

The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO feat. Ben Schwab/Black Wolf Fight-Tonight @ Oregon Express

...if it's Wednesday, it must be time again for The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO at Oregon Express. Tonight we've got two great young talents: the jazz-inflected post-rock of Black Wolf Fight and the debut of Ben Schwab, who incidentally happens to be the first act we'll be featuring that first came to us through the open mic we host at the beginning of the evening. As always, tonight is FREE so head on down and we'll see you there...

Poptek Announces Kris N. Song of the Week

...it seems as if those who enjoy working the lo-fi realm tend to favor quantity in place of quality. Luckily, fans of lo-fi appreciate that. Poptek Records has announced that Kris N. has amassed quite the stockpile of material that has never seen the light of day. Seems that much of it won't even make the two album Poptek has slated for release from Kris N. As a result, the label has announced a new feature on their website: Kris N. Song of the Week. You can head over now and pick up the new track "Turning 31", which is bouncy acoustic number with ruminations on the inevitable aging process. Be sure to check back weekly for more from Kris N. You can also head out to Blind Bob's this weekend to catch an uber-rare performance from Kris and let him know in person what you think of his new tracks...

Turkish Engine

...hey kids, you've got a pair of great shows to get out to tonight. Here's the details...


...over at Canal Street Tavern tonight the brothers Remnant celebrate the release of their split 7" from Southeast Engine and Jesse Remnant. Although older brother Adam Remnant's Southeast Engine is sporting a leaner lineup these days, their delivery is still potent. Jesse Remnant will be getting backing from members of Shrug. Opening the evening will be youngster Jordan Hull...


...you could also swing over to Oregon Express to catch a solid bill of garage/punk goodness. Between Thee Pistol Whips, Mountain Screamer, Hospital Garden, and newcomers Turkish Delights, you've got plenty of good rockin' tonight. We'll see you out...

WWSU Puts Out Call for Locals

...since the 1980s, one of the sole radio outlets for Dayton musicians has been Wright State's WWSU 106.9. As documented by the resourceful I Remember Dayton blog, the station has issued a number of 7" and CD comps over the years that have broadened horizons for many locals. Well, the new program director, Johnathon Gallienne, has put out a call to all local musicans/bands for submissions to the station's local catalog..

...How do you get in the game??? You can head down to Gem City Records in the Oregon District and put your goodies in the WWSU Drop Box, or you can go old-fashioned and mail said goodies to the following address:

Attn: Music Director
WWSU 106.9 - 018 Student Union
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435

Would you like more people to know how awesome your band is? Here's a start...

Richard Lloyd and The Sufi Monkey Trio/Halos Were Found at the Landing Site-Tonight @ Canal Street Tavern

...if you know much about the legacy of American punk rock, then tonight is an exceptionally rare opportunity to see one of the individuals responsible for the emergence of CBGB's as the mecca of punk rock. Ex-Television guitarist Richard Lloyd will make a stop at Canal Street Tavern this evening along with The Sufi Monkey Trio, which also features ex-Television drummer Billy Ficca. According to reports, the band are performing some Television material, so this is great opportunity to get out and catch one of the guys who changed so much in the musical landscape. Opening the evening will be locals Halos Were Found at the Landing Site...

The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO feat. Jasper the Colossal-Tonight @ Oregon Express

...in our ongoing efforts to tune you into some of Dayton's emerging talent, The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO is very pleased to have female-driven punk outfit Jasper the Colossal as our featured act this evening. Having done some touring on the East Coast this past summer, this hard-working band is one you should really check out. As always, there will also be an open mic preceding the featured act, so if you're at all inclined to offer up some new music, head on down and sign up. We'll see you there....

The Buddha Den Showcase Presents: Billy Catfish & Lonesome Tumblers @ South Park Tavern 11.8.08

...although the Dayton music scene was widely dispersed among a number of quality events last evening, The Buddha Den Showcase held a show at South Park Tavern that has not been seen around these parts in over a year: Billy Catfish and his Lonesome Tumblers...

...kicking off the evening with his trademark solo set, Catfish displayed the effortless charm that earned him quite the reputation in Dayton over the years. Veering between somber country ballads, some requisite comedic banter, and finally an epic noise crescendo, Catfish closed out the first part of the evening amid bubbles and waves of echoed guitar...


...resuming the action with Lonesome Tumblers in tow (featuring Don Thrasher and Tom Byrne, whose Dayton rock pedigree need not be examined here), the trio served up a loose set filled with driving rockers, subdued country drinking songs, impromptu rock n' roll history lessons, and polarizing noise marathons. As is characteristic of Billy Catfish's standard operating procedure, the set was filled with tightrope moments that engage the audience in a way that few acts do. Even Catfish himself seemed surprised by the results at times, but never disappointed...




For more photos from the evening, go here.

Rebel Mountain Minutes

...if you're headed out tonight, you've got more options than you can possibly engage. Alas, you have some tough choices to make...


...over at Jimmie's Cornerstone you've got a chocked bill full of Dayton faves: The Northwest Ordinance, Electric Banana, and Mountain Screamer are poised to dish out an excellent show...


...over at Oregon Express, local rockabilly underdogs The Rebel Set host a bill that also includes Drexel, Akillis Green, and the return of one of our favorites, Jordan Hull...

...if you swing by Blind Bob's tonight, you can catch new locals Minutes, along with Gentlemen, and Brandon Hawk...

...well kids, you've got it all laid out for you. Head on out and support whatever sounds like fun tonight...

The Buddha Den Showcase Presents: Billy Catfish & Lonesome Tumblers-Tonight @ South Park Tavern

...it's time again for The Buddha Den Showcase at South Park Tavern and we've got a great one for you tonight! Ex-Daytonian Billy Catfish will make his first appearance in town in over a year, performing both solo acoustic and with his electric outfit, Lonesome Tumblers, which features Don Thrasher (ex-GBV/Swearing at Motorists/Big Marauder) and Tom Byrne (ex-Johnny Smoke/Kentucky Overflow). If you've never witnessed a Billy Catfish performance, you really need to check this one out. Catfish delivers one of the most entertaining sets you'll likely witness any time soon...

...As always, The Buddha Den Showcase is a FREE show and is open to ALL AGES. We'll see ya there....

Day of Dead Art Show feat. Buffalo Killers/Marijuana Johnson/The Host-Tonight @ Pearl

...the good kids over at Pearl have a great show for you tonight that you simply can't anywhere else in Dayton. Cincinnati faves Buffalo Killers (pictured) will headline as a warm-up for a two week stint with The Black Crowes that starts this weekend. If you missed them earlier this year, these guys are a must-see band in the region. Also up tonight is the return of local stoner/sludge fiends Marijuana Johnson. Rounding out the bill are The Host from Cincinnati. We'll see you there....

The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO feat. Tin Toy Robot & the Basement Spacemen-Tonight @ Oregon Express

...we're very excited tonight as The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO rolls into it's third month at The Oregon Express. We've got a very special return this week as our featured act tonight will be Tin Toy Robot & the Basement Spacemen (featuring members of Astro Fang). It's a special occasion for the band as well, with leader Andrew Humphrey celebrating his birthday tonight. Last time around the band showed up with all kinds of lights and projectors, so who knows what they'll have up their sleeves this time...

...As always, you never know who might turn up to do an open mic set, so be sure to head down early. Just like every other week, The Buddha Den NTRO/XPO is always totally FREE...

Poptek, Fake Four Inc. Issue New Releases

...although working independently of one another, a pair of Dayton-based labels have announced some new releases this week that are sure to spruce up your season...


...the indie pop playground that is Poptek Records has recently made the latest album from 16-year-old Johnny Callon, aka Wake Up, Mordecai, available as a free download. Although a brief affair, the album delivers the kind of heart-warming indie pop that made you love K Records for so long. You can grab this little goodie RIGHT HERE...


...elsewhere, the New Haven, CT-based Squids Eye Records-affiliated label Fake Four, Inc. has just released an incredible new album from Vermont's Pretend You're Happy. Recalling such indie icons as Neutral Milk Hotel and The Decembrists, Pretend You're Happy still retain their own identity. This is one you can really soak yourself in for a few months. You can grab a digital version of this nugget RIGHT HERE...

Accidently Residential

...it seems like nearly every band in town is playing this weekend, so check out tonight's golden opportunities...

...head over to the Trolley Stop tonight to say farewell to one of the most unique musical characters on the Dayton scene, Outside Residential. He'll be hosting his exit party tonight out in the back house along with performances by Kanible, Brandon Hawk, Yeti Master, and one of our newest local faves, State School. Be sure to tell the door guy yr there for the private party out back...

...if your needs fall squarely in the big rock vein, head over to Tumbleweed Connection for a full dose. Headliners Accidently on Purpose will be hosting Vibrolas (N. Kentucky) and The Give Ups. Should be a good n' loud one....